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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,844.95, 29,767.42 and 15,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,844.95, 29,767.42 and 15,465.68 is: 23,198.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,844.95 : 29,767.42 = 15,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,844.95/29,767.42 = 15,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,844.95x = 29,767.42 × 15,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,844.95x = 460,373,392.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,373,392.15/19,844.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,198.52

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